Planar Gateway

Written by DoStuffZ

Wondrous Item (requires attunement)
The Planar Gateway is a powerful, circular portal-like device designed to facilitate travel between different planes of existence in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. This magical artifact serves as a means to transport adventurers and explorers to other planes, realms, and dimensions.
Appearance:
The Planar Gateway consists of a massive circular archway, intricately inscribed with arcane symbols and glowing runic patterns. When activated, the gateway emits an otherworldly, swirling energy.
Usage:

1. Activation: To activate the Planar Gateway, one must attune to the device, which requires a short ritual. Once attuned, a command word is revealed to the attuned individual, allowing them to open and control the portal.
2. Planar Selection: The Planar Gateway can access various planes of existence, from the Elemental Planes to the Feywild and Shadowfell. The attuned user can specify the desired destination plane by speaking its name as the command word. For instance, saying "Feywild" while touching the gateway would transport them to the Feywild.
3. Environmental Adaptation: The gateway adapts to the conditions of the chosen plane, providing the necessary protection against harmful environmental factors, such as extreme heat, cold, or elemental energy. This protection extends to any creature that enters the portal.
4. Portal Stability: The Planar Gateway remains open for a limited time, allowing passage in both directions. The duration of the portal's stability depends on the user's level of attunement and proficiency in planar travel.
5. Two-Way Travel: The gateway allows for two-way travel, meaning you can return to the Material Plane using the same portal, or you can open portals between planes.

Attunement:
To attune to the Planar Gateway, one must spend a short rest focusing on the device and understanding its complex rune system. During this rest, the gateway recognizes the user's intent and the planes they wish to access.
Lore:
The Planar Gateway is a creation of ancient and powerful spellcasters who sought to bridge the gaps between the planes. Over the centuries, it has been hidden away or protected in secret vaults, for the knowledge of its existence is coveted by adventurers and scholars alike. Those who seek to explore other planes and uncover hidden mysteries find the Planar Gateway to be an invaluable tool in their journeys.